PREEMPTOR

preemptor, pre-emptor

(noun) a bidder in bridge who makes a preemptive bid

preemptor, pre-emptor

(noun) someone who acquires land by preemption

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

preemptor (plural preemptors)

One who preempts; especially, one who appropriates public land.

Source: Wiktionary


Pre*Ć«mpt"or, n. Etym: [Cf. L. praeemptor.]

Definition: One who preƫmpts; esp., one who preƫmpts public land.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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